Which of the Following Statements About Hormone Synthesis Is NOT

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hormone synthesis is NOT correct?

• A)Progesterone can be a precursor of cortisol.
• B)Progesterone is a precursor of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid hormones.
• C)Pregnenolone is a precursor for all steroid hormones.
• D)Tryptophan is a precursor for thyroid hormones.
• E)Peptide hormones are polymers of amino acids.

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Definitions:

Consumption Function

An economic formula representing the relationship between total consumption and gross national income, suggesting that people will spend more as their income increases.

Price Level

A metric that represents the median of present prices for all types of goods and services in the economy.

Future Expectations

The anticipations or outlook that consumers and businesses have about economic conditions that affect their spending and investment decisions.

Deferring Consumption

The act of postponing spending money on consumption goods to save or invest for future use.